Cnoc Poll a' Mhinisteir

The walk up Cnoc Poll a' Mhinisteir rewards you with proper views across Oban Bay and the islands beyond - and the climb itself is manageable enough that you won't spend all afternoon cursing the ascent. It's a straightforward hill walk rather than a technical scramble, the sort of thing you can do in a couple of hours if you're reasonably fit, leaving time for coffee in Oban afterwards.

The peak sits just outside Oban, which means it's ideal if you're staying at one of the caravan parks dotted around the area - Tanunda Pods and Maggie's Cabin are practically on the doorstep, while Oban Holiday Park and Loch View Luxury Pod are only a short drive away. You'll get decent panoramic views from the summit without the commitment of tackling Ben Cruachan or other bigger peaks in the region.

This is a walk for people who want fresh air and a sense of having actually gone somewhere, rather than those after dramatic ridge lines or technical scrambling. Families with older kids will cope fine. The weather in this part of Argyll can turn quickly, so pick a clear day if you possibly can - on a grey afternoon, the appeal drops noticeably.

There's nothing stopping you just turning up and walking it. Free, obviously. Allow two to three hours depending on pace and whether you fancy lingering at the top. If you're basing yourself at one of the holiday parks for a week, this is exactly the sort of half-day excursion that fills a morning nicely.